5 Best young goalkeepers in the Premier League

Liverpool academy graduate Kelleher has impressed in the limited appearances
Liverpool academy graduate Kelleher has impressed in the limited appearances

#3 Robert Sanchez (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Robert Sanchez
Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Robert Sanchez

Like Kelleher, Robert Sanchez was an unknown entity before the start of the season. The 23-year old has stormed ahead of Matt Ryan and even forced the Australian to leave the club on loan in January.

Brighton were leaking losses which left Graham Potter searching for answers. Spanish shot-stopper Sanchez proved to be an effective fix.

With 10 clean sheets in 27 matches, Sanchez finished the season on a high. He was instantly rewarded with a national team call-up for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2020 tournament by Spain head coach Luis Enrique.

The Spaniard is a big and powerful goalkeeper with a height of 1.97m, capable of handling aerial balls. He is fast and has all the attributes to be a great goalkeeper.

Brighton have discovered a long-term prospect between the sticks. Robert Sanchez has saved millions in the transfer market for the Seagulls.


#2 Illan Meslier (Leeds United)

Meslier warms up before a Premier League game
Meslier warms up before a Premier League game

Leeds United have been a delight for the neutral with their attack-based approach. However, this has also demanded more from the defense.

21-year old goalkeeper Illan Meslier, who was signed by Leeds from French side Lorient in the summer, has been a revelation for them. Meslier has been performing like a player who knows all about life in the English top flight.

The tall, athletic shot stopper has been one of the best goalkeepers in the league this season with 11 clean sheets in 35 appearances. His reflexes are as sharp as a cat which helps him make big saves to keep Leeds in the game.

The 21-year-old french goalkeeper is still learning on the job and developing his game. Leeds United have a real gem in Meslier, who could become a star in the future.


#1 Dean Henderson (Manchester United)

Dean Henderson sporting a baseball cap during a game
Dean Henderson sporting a baseball cap during a game

Dean Henderson has been a topic of debate for quite some time among the Manchester United faithful.

As a reward for being patient, he got his opportunity at the start of March with United 5th in the league. He went onto help his team on a winning run until the Liverpool game happened where United went onto lose 4-2 at home.

An academy product, Henderson made a name for himself while on loan at Sheffield United for two seasons. The England international made a return to his parent club where he was always earmarked to take up the reins.

Dean Henderson is good with both his hands and feet as a goalkeeper. He is a confident shot-stopper with excellent reflexes. At age 24, he is young for a goalkeeper but vastly experienced. He has all the attributes to be one of the best in the world.


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